Shepherd Public Schools School District
School District · Shepherd, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,768
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
1,768
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Evaluating Shepherd Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Shepherd Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Winn Elementary School
Winn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shepherd High School
Shepherd · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shepherd Middle School
Shepherd · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#250 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,837
$1,746 vs Michigan median
District size
1,768 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Shepherd Public Schools ranks #250 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Shepherd Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Winn Elementary School (8.2/10), Shepherd High School (7.8/10), and Shepherd Middle School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Shepherd Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winn Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Shepherd High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Shepherd Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Shepherd Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Odyssey Middlehigh School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Shepherd Public Schools
Shepherd Public Schools is a Shepherd, Michigan school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,768 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. District-level spending was $12,837 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Shepherd Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Winn Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Shepherd Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 41.2% and ELA proficiency of 54.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Shepherd Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Shepherd Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Shepherd Public Schools
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Shepherd
- Total Enrollment
- 1,768
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- District spending per student
- $12,837NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shepherd Public Schools?
Shepherd Public Schools has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Shepherd Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Shepherd Public Schools is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Shepherd Public Schools?
Shepherd Public Schools's district-level spending was $12,837 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shepherd Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Shepherd Public Schools is 18.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Shepherd Public Schools?
Winn Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Shepherd Public Schools with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Shepherd Public Schools?
Across schools in Shepherd Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Shepherd Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Shepherd Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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